Economic evaluation of open versus laparoscopic hernia repair: some pragmatic considerations for the measurement of costs.

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Laparoscopic hernia repair costs more than open repair. This increase in cost largely is because of the use of disposables. Indirect cost benefits of laparoscopic procedure because of a more rapid return to normal activity are different to calculate but may be present for select groups of patients. Copyright © 1998 by W. B. Saunders Company

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